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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
| National Certificate: Production Technology |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 58785 | National Certificate: Production Technology | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| MERSETA - Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Education and Training Authority | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| National Certificate | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 120 | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 | |||
| In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The combination of learning outcomes that comprise this qualification will provide the qualifying learner with vocational knowledge and skills appropriate to the context of production technology. This qualification provides learners with the range of learning and skills required to be able to perform a series of activities to support manufacturing, engineering and technology processes. Learners will acquire a range of skills in the identification of production parameters in manufacturing, engineering and technology industries and basic strategies to achieve them. The qualifying learner will be able to: This qualification is the second qualification in a pathway of three (3) qualifications for learners in the production technology environment. Rationale: As a result of an increased need for efficient and quality production processes in the manufacturing, engineering and technology field, the demand for production technology competencies has become more evident. This qualification contributes to the industries in manufacturing and related fields which will allow learners who achieve the qualification to contribute and function in areas such as production planning and control, systems and maintenance, quality and occupational health and safety. Learners who will typically embark on this qualification are individuals who have an interest in a career in production technology. The production technology competencies incorporated in this qualification can also be offered as support skills programmes to incumbents in any other manufacturing, engineering and technology field qualifications. This qualification will add value to a specific manufacturing, engineering and technology context by complementing contexts specific qualifications within these sectors. The supportive relationship between occupational qualifications and this suite of qualifications is embedded in the inclusion of production technology competencies that have previously not been included in mainstream production, manufacturing and technological qualifications in order to address these identified gaps. The qualifications available in production technology are either provider-based qualifications or national qualifications at NQF Level 5. There are no lower level qualifications that allow a learner access into this specific discipline. These qualifications have therefore been designed in such a way to firstly, facilitate the building of a pool of people that can choose a career in a production, engineering, manufacturing field and secondly, to allow any of the manufacturing and related qualifications to utilise the production technology qualifications as entry qualifications in these industries, since they would include the production technology competencies that these industries require; Thirdly, the qualifying learner will also gain access to further learning as a supervisor or in a managerial position within this specific production environment; and lastly, therefore have a learning pathway to access higher education programmes in this discipline. This qualification will facilitate the formalising, recognition and strengthening of a historically neglected discipline that will be able to contribute towards an efficient, effective, healthy, safe and productive manufacturing, engineering and technology environments, through encompassing applied knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning: The Qualification may be obtained in whole or in part through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning. Learners who may meet the requirements of any Unit Standard in this Qualification may apply for recognition of prior learning to the Relevant ETQA, and will be assessed against the assessment criteria of the exit level outcomes of this qualification and specific outcomes for the relevant Unit Standard/s. Anyone wishing to be assessed against this Qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution, which is accredited by the relevant ETQA. Access to the Qualification: Open access. The severity of a disability may cause a learner difficulty in the completion of this qualification in a specific context. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
Lock Manufacturing and Assembly specialisation: Learners are to choose unit standards totalling at least 12 credits from the unit standards listed below: Safe Manufacturing and Assembly specialisation: Learners are to choose unit standards totalling at least 12 credits from the unit standards listed below: Welded Steel Tube and Pipe Manufacturing specialisation: Learners must complete the following unit standard: |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Perform production maintenance activities and report irregularities within organisational structures.
2. Apply the fundamental concepts, theories and techniques of production systems. 3. Apply the fundamental concepts relating to production planning, scheduling and control. 4. Apply quality control and quality assurance practices for efficient and effective production processes. 5. Communicate effectively as a member of a team. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
1.1 Machine/equipment variables are monitored against specified maintenance checklists and appropriate action taken in accordance with maintenance schedules or procedures to prevent production delays. 1.2 Machine/equipment non-conformances are identified and corrective action taken according to machine/equipment specifications and/or company procedures to ensure continuous production. 1.3 Preventative maintenance is performed according to work instructions to minimise production delays. 1.4 Maintenance reports are completed at specified occasions according to company requirements to maintain accurate records. manufacturing, waste management. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: 2.1 Basic production concepts and theories are explained in order to contribute to production efficiencies. 2.2 Basic production techniques are explained and applied according to prescribed company specifications. 2.3 Production/process resources are utilised optimally in the application of prescribed company specifications. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: 3.1 Production planning, scheduling and control techniques are explained and applied according to prescribed procedures to achieve production targets. 3.2 Factors influencing planning, scheduling and control are explained and considered to interpret production plans and schedule resources. 3.3 Production plans are interpreted and resources scheduled to meet prescribed objectives. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: 4.1 Company quality management systems are explained and applied according to company policies and customer specifications. 4.2 Product deviations and non-conformances are identified and responded to according to company procedures in order to meet quality specifications. 4.3 Company environmental management system is explained and applied according to company policies and legislation. 4.4 Quality inspection and sampling is performed to prevent deviations and non-conformances according to company procedures. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: 5.1 Information and data is interpreted to ensure simple reports are produced for record keeping purposes. 5.2 Communication processes are engaged in to inform peers and supervisors of production processes and challenges. 5.3 Manufacturing materials tools are listed and stored for the purpose of production to standard specifications. 5.4 Relationships with peers, supervisory and management levels are established and functioning to promote communication within the workplace. 5.5 Issues related to own role and purpose in the organisation are discussed to reflect an understanding of individual contribution to the manufacturing process. 5.6 Problems are identified in a timely manner, reported and discussed and the agreed corrective action is implemented. Integrated Assessment: Formative assessments conducted during the learning process will consist of written assessments, simulation in a practical environment and a number of self-assessments. Summative assessment consists of written assessments, assignments and simulation in a practical environment, integrating the assessment of all unit standards and embedded knowledge. Summative assessments is only conducted once the learner has demonstrated proficiency during formative assessment. In particular assessors should check that the learner is able to demonstrate the ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about: |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| An extensive and comprehensive internet search was conducted to compare and benchmark the proposed qualifications with any similar qualifications in the developing and developed world nations.
The search focussed on a number of specific geographical regions which included Africa, the Americas, Western Europe, Asia and the countries south of the southern tip of Africa including New Zealand and Australia. The search was conducted using key words or phrases which included production technologist, production technology, production qualifications, qualifications manufacturing, engineering, production and/ assembly, as well as search within the various aspects of each qualification. No comparisons could be found which indicates that South Africa is leading the field in this particular line of study. Factors featured in the qualifications were evident in some cases but not in the encompassing format that is being proposed. The factors detected were restricted to part of: Based on the above it is thus evident that it will be impossible to provide an extensive list of relational material and what follows is a comprehensive and encompassing list of search conducted. The following qualification authorities were searched: Other sites: The following qualifications were found which have reference to the proposed interventions: Institution; Qualification; Related NQF Level; Finding: The following unit standards were sourced which resemble components of the proposed qualifications: Level 2: Level 3: Level 4: A search of the German education system revealed very little to compare the proposed qualification to. Various qualifications in the field of production technology exist, from institutions such as German Production Technology Centre and BUS, but these are restricted to post NQF 6 graduates. Production Technology as an individual field is taken up in the scope of operations management and only offered at universities in the form of diplomas and degrees. The entrance requirements to these are the German equivalent of a matric. A search of the job market and in particular the educational qualifications required for the field of production shed no light on production related qualifications at the proposed educational levels of this qualification. A search of the Japanese system reveals much the same. Production Technology qualifications are available at higher levels but in the ambit of the proposed levels learners are limited, as within the current South African context, to studying a specific field only, such as cable manufacturing, metal production etc and are not globally exposed to the generic components of production as proposed by this qualification. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification has been developed as the second qualification in Production Technology and is intended to provide a career in its own right, as well as to facilitate progression to other manufacturing and assembly qualifications. Learners can move horizontally or vertically between related qualifications, although in most cases, some standards will be required horizontally before moving to another qualification vertically.
This qualification articulates horizontally with any NQF Level 3 qualification in the broad manufacturing, engineering and technology related sectors such as: This qualification articulates vertically with any Level 4 qualification in the broad manufacturing, engineering and technology related sectors such as: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| N/A |
| UNIT STANDARDS: |
| ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
| Core | 13234 | Apply quality procedures | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 8 |
| Core | 13223 | Apply safety, health and environmental protection procedures | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Core | 244504 | Describe and explain the principles of logistics support in a specific context | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Core | 116218 | Explain the planning and scheduling of tasks in a production environment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 3 |
| Core | 242814 | Identify and explain the core and support functions of an organisation | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
| Core | 9913 | Perform first line maintenance | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 14 |
| Core | 120379 | Work as a project team member | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
| Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9010 | Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 2 |
| Fundamental | 9013 | Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119466 | Interpret a variety of literary texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 9012 | Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 7456 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Elective | 260160 | Maintain spray painting equipment | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 265001 | Maintain stock levels of equipment and consumables | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 12483 | Perform basic first aid | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 119737 | Perform basic spray painting | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 10 |
| Elective | 119753 | Perform basic welding/joining of metals | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 8 |
| Elective | 119555 | Separate, handle, store, treat and transport waste | Level 2 | NQF Level 02 | 9 |
| Elective | 113840 | Apply basic road transport managerial principles | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 11 |
| Elective | 123586 | Apply methods of opening locks | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 9 |
| Elective | 13915 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in a workplace, and its effects on a business sub-sector, own organisation and a specific workplace | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 9914 | Handle and care for materials | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 12 |
| Elective | 123595 | Install and remove locks | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Elective | 9530 | Manage work time effectively | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 3 |
| Elective | 123588 | Open and restore the security of non-categorised safes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
| Elective | 113829 | Operate within a logistics environment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 10 |
| Elective | 123596 | Perform keying and repairs of lock systems | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 7 |
| Elective | 12455 | Perform the role of a safety, health and environmental protection representative | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 4 |
| Elective | 259697 | Prepare, set up and operate process equipment in a production environment | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 36 |
| Elective | 116720 | Show understanding of diversity in the workplace | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 3 |
| Elective | 116280 | Demonstrate understanding of warehouse manufacturing and inventory assembly | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 20 |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |